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Description
21" (53 cm.) Solid domed paper-mache shoulder head with oval face,elongated strong
throat,small black enamel eyes,feathered arched brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with pale
accented lips,blushed cheeks,pink kid-body with shapely torso and limbs,gusset-jointing at
hips,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent,some light craquelure on
original finish,kid patching. Comments: French,paper-mache head likely by Voit,circa 1850.
Value Points: the lady has superb wig with coiled braids,gentle expression,original finish,original
gown (bodice silk worn away),with tulle gown,silk bodice trim,undergarments,kid slippers and
woven reticule.